Vithya Ramraj shattered a 39-year-old meet record in the women’s 400m hurdles at the 63rd National Open Athletics Championships, surpassing the legendary P.T. Usha’s mark. Meanwhile, Nithin set a new meet record in the men’s 200m, and Ancy Sojan was crowned the best woman athlete.
P.T. Usha, the first female president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), is determined to bring in professionalism and good governance to Indian sports administration. She faces challenges like doping, lack of support for domestic athletes, and the need for more qualified coaches. Usha emphasizes the importance of a professional team within the IOA and a safe environment for all athletes, particularly women.
